Following a solid start to the year, the Vernon Building Society Poynton Band has announced that they will receive further support from their sponsors for another four years.

Vital part

Band Chairman, Pete Cookson told 4BR: "The building society has supported the band for a quarter of a century, and we are delighted that they see us as a vital part of their continued support to the local community."

The building society has supported the band for a quarter of a century, and we are delighted that they see us as a vital part of their continued support to the local communityVBS Poynton Band

Signing

In addition, the band has also announced the signing of Sheena Whitehouse as assistant principal cornet.

Pete Cookson added: "Sheena brings a wealth of experience having been the principal cornet player of Hoover Bolton and Smithills School Band.

We would like to publicly thank 'The Vernon' for their continued support.

They are 100% behind the continued success of the band. As for Sheena joining, where do I start? What a wonderful player and wonderful person."